So the car won't start...
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I figure I'll clean the contacts on everything while I'm down there. I didn't have enough daylight today to do it... I might get up early tomorrow morning and handle it before work.
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Could be suffering from some flooding due to the starter issues. I think that sometimes it cranks, and sometimes it won't according to what he posted. Need to fix the non-cranking issue before getting too worried about anything else though.
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Originally Posted by Pele
Wait a tick. Does the car crank and NOT start? If so, you got other problems in addition to the starter.
By the way, if the gas in it is bad, how can I drain it and dispose of it? It's got about 3/4 tank of gas, according to the gauge.
On another note, if my ignition switch is what's bad, and I buy a new ignition switch on ebay, can I change out the key that's in it for my key?
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It's an 84 right? It should have a drain plug in the tank. Look under the tank, on the drivers side, towards the front of the tank. That's where the drain is on my 83.
As for the ignition switch, the switch is seperate from the key and tumbler. A good locksmith can change the locks internals to fit any key, as long as they have all the pins needed.
As for the ignition switch, the switch is seperate from the key and tumbler. A good locksmith can change the locks internals to fit any key, as long as they have all the pins needed.
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Unhook the gas line from the carb and put it into a jug. Jump the fuel pump Relay and turn on the switch. should drain the tank just fine. 84 and 85 also had a drain plug in the bottom of the tank that you could use.
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Originally Posted by $100T2
I just changed the starter. She came to life on the 5th try!!!!
SHE'S ALIVE!!!
SHE'S ALIVE!!!
Glad to hear you got it started.
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Originally Posted by $100T2
On another note, if my ignition switch is what's bad, and I buy a new ignition switch on ebay, can I change out the key that's in it for my key?
I carry known good switches for various cars around so that I can plug them into the harness and start them without the key. (For either testing the old switch or testing the engine on a parts car that has no key.)
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